as in twists
a forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something
it took some twisting, but I finally got the top off the jar
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twists
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Off Campus uses the messy lives of these athletes to explore romance tropes like fake-dating plots, enemies-to-lovers twists, secret relationships, and more.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026 -
The 52-year-old actress was the picture of elegance in a black gown that featured some twists by way of a one-arm design, cascading shoulder detail, dangerously high slit that soared up to her hip, cinched waist, and two huge floral appliqués.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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“Twistings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twistings. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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